Has anyone had to take xanax when pregnant due to panic attacks

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I suffer from panic dissorder and take an antidepressant(I have for over 12 years). I took them during my first pregnancy 3 years ago and again now during my 2nd. Both my OB and my psychiatrist agreed that one should not take Xanax while pregnant but I must admit that I did take it twice - I only took half of my normal dose, once on a flight heading to Mexico and the other on the way home. Since then my pyschiatrist has adjusted my antidepresent and I am doing much better but not panic free. I believe it has to do with the hormones, just like I would feel panicky prior to getting my period - this is the same thing.

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